How severe is CVE-2013-5719?

CVE-2013-5719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5719?

CVE-2013-5719 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5719?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-5719 published?

CVE-2013-5719 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5719

CVE-2013-5719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2013-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-assa_r3.c in the ASSA R3 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5719?: epan/dissectors/packet-assa_r3.c in the ASSA R3 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-5719?: CVE-2013-5719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5719?: CVE-2013-5719 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5719 published?: CVE-2013-5719 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:sparc:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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